Come join our collaborative and innovative team at DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations! DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations has been an industry leader in the design and supply of high-voltage, open-air substations, and switchyards since 1965. Over a half-century of building meaningful relationships with our customers and vendors boils down to one thing: people. We take pride in our collaborative approach where everything we do is designed to deliver the project the right way, your way. Though we have grown over the years, and now offer new innovations like our Factory-Built Substations, our age-old commitment will never change: to take care of you like family. DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations (DTPS), located in Pineville, LA, is looking for a Contracts Specialist to join our team. The Contracts Specialist reports to and assists the DTPS Commercial Vice President and the Crest Operations, LLC (“Crest”) Legal Department with all aspects of contract management, including initial drafting, redlining, negotiation, execution, and compliance and administration with a strong focus on risk mitigation and contractual compliance. The Contracts Specialist will serve as a dedicated liaison between DTPS and Crest to administer and manage all aspects of DTPS’s contracting process, including leading the reviews and negotiations of customer-facing agreements. The Contracts Specialist will also be responsible for the compilation of complete bid packages by collaborating with the DTPS tapered tubular and standard shape product families to ensure commercial compliance. The individual in this role must be adaptable, engaged, and focused on supporting the business’ proposal and project teams as well as external customers. The Contracts Specialist must be fully aligned with the industry and operations of the business unit and have a thorough understanding of the corporate guidelines. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Contracts * Draft, review, negotiate a broad range of customer, subcontractor and vendor agreements by working collaboratively with business and functional teams in a manner that accomplishes the business goals, including optimization of timelines and creating a positive experience for our clients while mitigating corporate risk. Aid DTPS management and the Crest legal department in a variety of contracts, including engineering, procurement and construction agreements, master services agreements, professional services agreements, and non-disclosure agreements. Help maintain priorities that are set to meet the Proposal Team’s contracting strategies and proposal schedules.   Risk and Compliance * Must fully comprehend the company’s strategies on risk with the ability to implement and execute these strategies through best practices and operating standards. Must maintain a good working knowledge of compliance requirements with applicable U.S., state, local and international laws, and regulations.   Bid Preparation  * Assist with quality bids by reviewing commercial compliance, completing bid forms and documentation, and ensuring a comprehensive bid package that includes accurate details, necessary documentation, and adherence to all specified requirements. Ensuring a timely submission and subsequent follow-up with the relevant parties.   Systems * Implements and manages contract management system, processes, procedures and database. Carries out administration of the Crest contract lifecycle management program and assists legal operations with identification and development of contract and related systems.   Customer Focus / Building Relationships * Works with DTPS leadership and team members to develop long-term relationships for the advancement of its businesses.   Organizational Development / Self-Development / Coaching * Maintains and expands expertise of our industry and vision and is adaptable, agile, and emotionally adept. Fosters effective collaboration between departments and teams to ensure an integrated strategy and business approach. Exhibits a strong commitment to continual learning and education.   DTPS Policies * Manage the DTPS record retention policy EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: * Bachelor’s degree in business, construction management, or engineering preferred. * Experience with contract review and negotiations required. * 5+ years’ experience with project contracts, bid preparation, or execution of projects. Project experience and knowledge in the administration of contracts, as well as an understanding of scheduling and project strategy. * Experience with contract lifecycle management programs a plus. * Must have superior analytical and strategic thinking skills, communication ability (verbal and written), organizational and coordination skills. * Ability to work independently and proactively, manage competing priorities and deadlines, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of issues and matters through their successful conclusion. * Strong interpersonal skills. * Share the company’s purpose and values, including high ethical standards, teamwork, customer service mindset, and positive attitude Referral Level: Professional Not eligible for Enhanced Referral Not eligible for External Referral More information regarding The Crest Industries Family of Companies’ Internal and External Referral Programs can be found here: https://www.crestoperations.com/recruit-new   DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is proud to be ISO-9001:2015 and ISN Certified. DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Part of the CREST INDUSTRIES family of companies.